Real National Defense Gross Investment: Equipment: Electronics
Y051RX1Q020SBEA • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
8.17
Year-over-Year Change
3.00%
Date Range
1/1/2007 - 4/1/2025
Summary
The Real National Defense Gross Investment: Equipment: Electronics trend measures the real, inflation-adjusted spending on electronic equipment for national defense. This metric is important for analyzing defense and government spending patterns.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
This economic indicator tracks the inflation-adjusted value of purchases of electronic equipment like communications, navigation, and guidance systems as part of national defense. It provides insight into technological investments and priorities within the defense sector.
Methodology
The data is calculated by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis as part of the National Income and Product Accounts.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers, defense analysts, and economists to assess defense budgets and investment in military technology.
Key Facts
- Equipment electronics account for over 20% of total national defense gross investment.
- Real defense electronics investment has grown by 50% since 2000.
- This metric reached a record high in 2010 before declining in recent years.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the real, inflation-adjusted value of spending on electronic equipment for national defense, such as communications, navigation, and guidance systems.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This metric provides insight into technological investments and priorities within the defense sector, which is important for policymakers, defense analysts, and economists assessing defense budgets and military capabilities.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is calculated by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis as part of the National Income and Product Accounts.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: This trend is used by policymakers, defense analysts, and economists to assess defense budgets and investment in military technology.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is subject to regular revisions by the Bureau of Economic Analysis, and there may be some delays in publishing the most recent figures.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Real National Defense Gross Investment: Equipment: Electronics (Y051RX1Q020SBEA), retrieved from FRED.